Post by Logan on Apr 22, 2016 0:35:51 GMT -6
Gov. Mark Dayton is criticizing remarks by a state lawmaker who asked the administration to review sexual harassment policies in state agencies.
Dayton said Wednesday that GOP Rep. Peggy Scott is “swallowing whole” the allegations of a disgruntled employee who accused an official in the Commerce Department of unwanted sexual advances. Dayton said that if he were the accused official, he would file a defamation lawsuit against Scott.
Scott’s letter didn’t name the accused official. Instead, it largely took aim at Commissioner Mike Rothman’s response to the lawsuit.
Scott said Dayton’s comments “prove the point” in her letter.
Read more: www.twincities.com/2016/04/20/mark-dayton-criticizes-lawmakers-letter-on-harassment-case/
Dayton said Wednesday that GOP Rep. Peggy Scott is “swallowing whole” the allegations of a disgruntled employee who accused an official in the Commerce Department of unwanted sexual advances. Dayton said that if he were the accused official, he would file a defamation lawsuit against Scott.
Scott’s letter didn’t name the accused official. Instead, it largely took aim at Commissioner Mike Rothman’s response to the lawsuit.
Scott said Dayton’s comments “prove the point” in her letter.
Read more: www.twincities.com/2016/04/20/mark-dayton-criticizes-lawmakers-letter-on-harassment-case/